MSTI Galle opens its newest branch in Colombo as MERCMARINE Training

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MERCMARINE Training, formerly known as MSTI Galle, opened their new premises at No. 696/4, Maradana Road, Colombo 10. The new premises were officially opened on the 31st of January, 2014 by Chief Guest Dr. Jürgen Morhard, Ambassador of Germany in Sri Lanka. The opening was further graced by Thomas Kriwat, CEO – MERCMARINE Group of Companies, Capt. Abdhul Latif Mohomad, Minister of State for Transport & Communication Maldives, Ajith Senvirathne, DG – Merchant Shipping, Capt. Rohan Codipilly, COO – MERCMARINE Group of Companies, Capt. Ravi Jayawickrama, Harbor Master – Port of Colombo, Capt. Keith Jayasuriya, GM – MERCMARINE Training, many other distinguished invitees and members of the staff.

Founded in 1986 as Mercantile Seamen Training Institute (MSTI Galle), the objective of MERCMARINE Training is the training and development of local youth in the field of Maritime. Having being in operation for over 27 years and being one of the first private Maritime training schools in Sri Lanka, MERCMARINE has extensive experience in providing the best in terms of expertise and training in Maritime. Furthermore, all the courses offered have been approved by the Ministry of Merchant Shipping Division of Sri Lanka and the company has also obtained ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System Certifications from DNV, a testimony to their quality service. Adding to this excellence, MERCMARINE is further certified and accredited by City & Guilds as well. Marking MERCM-ARINE’s latest expansion, the new branch will oversee the functions of MERCMARINE Training, enabling quality marine training accessible to existing, new and prospective sea farers. The new training facility is a fully fledged training unit providing STCW short courses, electronic simulator courses (ECDIS) and Officer Cadet training. “We believe that the opening of the Colombo branch in the heart of Colombo 10, Maradana—opposite Ananda college, will provide great accessibility for all our seafarers wide spread all over the country. This new Brach is just 5 minutes away from the Mardanana railway station and bus halt. This makes us the only maritime training school in the heart of Colombo,” said Capt. Keith Jayasuriya, GM – MERCMARINE Training.